First Class reflection and video reflection

I was a little intimidated by the lingo and the unfamiliar technology terms, but the first class was interesting and informative. I may not be on solid ground yet, but I feel confident that by the end of the class, I will able to use the tools and skills from the class, to be a more effective teacher.

The "In Plain English" videos on RSS and Blogs were helpful. The Web 2.0 videos alarmed me a little on the future of teaching. The video, A Vision of Students Today, with eerie music and erratic camera motion, seemed to almost dismiss teachers that lecture in the classroom. The one sign "I facebook during class" bothered me, of course. Learning environments are changing and I am behind the students in technology -- that worries me. But how much "screen time" do kids need to learn -- that worries me too.

Well-known women journalists

Katherine Graham took over the Washington Post from her father in the 70's.